The following sites may be able to offer further information on antiquarian maps and other antiquarian works on paper. The list includes reference to online publications, industry journals, bibliographic works, historical societies and the well-known and extensive collections of libraries, which may be accessed online. We update these links regularly, however let us know if any of the links fail and we will investigate them.

History of CartographyThis site is maintained by Tony Campbell of the British Library and regularly updated. The 100 'pages' of this carefully organized site offer comment and guidance, and many, many links - selected for relevance and quality.

Map Hist - Email discussion group on the history of cartography.The primary purpose of MapHist is to encourage individuals to communicate current research; evaluate methods and tools of analysis; announce important acquisitions and news; announce position vacancies; announce new publications; investigate library holdings; and to share information between conferences and the appearance of relevant journals.

Oddens Bookmarksa very extensive list of bookmarks related to maps and mapmaking maintained by the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

The History of CartographyA research editorial and publishing venture with summaries and contents pages available for the volumes which have already been published (1 &2) and information on forthcoming volumes. Contains a great deal of information available about the History of Cartography.

Publications

Imago MundiInternational Journal for the History of Cartography. Deals with all facets of the history and interpretation of maps and mapmaking in any part of the world, at any period.

All articles are refereed and represent original research. The journal is now multi-disciplinary and over the last few years Imago Mundi has carried the insights of geographers, historians, art historians, historians of science, social scientists, and literary scholars.

Map ForumAn online periodical for map collectors and enthusiasts. Includes articles and useful book and exhibition reviews. Back issues accessible online.

Mercator's WorldThe magazine of maps, geography and discovery. US based publication covering both the commercial side of the map trade and scholarly discussion. Website includes online access articles, which appear in the journals current issue. Some articles from back issues are also available. Hard copy reference books and back issues may also be purchased.

David Rumsey CollectionThe David Rumsey Historical Map Collection, a huge private collection housed in San Francisco, focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America cartographic history materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented. The collection categories include old and antique atlas, globe, school geography, maritime chart, state, county, city, pocket, wall, children and manuscript maps.

Newberry Library Map CollectionThe Newberry is an independent research library in Chicago. It"s map collection is extensive (over 300,000) and the website includes access to the catalogue.

Osher Map LibraryOsher Map Library of the University of Southern Maine. Access to the online catalogue of the Universities extensive collection and to the Smith, Enggass, Naden, Fleet Bank, and OML collections which contain approximately 20,000 maps, as separate sheets or bound in over 1,500 rare books and atlases. The texts include explorers' narratives, the accounts of early travelers, and works of cosmography, astronomy, navigation, and geography.

The Harvard Map CollectionThe Harvard Map Collection is the oldest map collection in America. The collection has grown to include ca. 400,000 maps, over 6,000 atlases, and several thousand reference books. Topographic maps, nautical charts and thematic maps provide an excellent research collection representing all chronological periods and notable map makers.

The Yale Map CollectionAccess to the map collection"s catalogue (over 200,000 items) and some images of antiquarian maps, which are in the collection.

International Map Collector"s Society.The International Map Collectors' Society (IMCoS) is a non-profit organization based in London that serves as a forum for those who are interested in maps. The Society publishes a quarterly journal and the website has some very valuable information on caring for antique maps and judging a maps condition.

GenmapsAn excellent informational site which contains scans of or direct links to maps of England, Scotland and Wales from the 14th to the 19th century. Intended for use by historians and genealolists, the maps are arranged by county.

National Genealogical SocietyAmerican site of the National Genealogical Society - a service organisation which aims to lead and educate the National Genealogical community